should I return it.

[Ken_C]

would the Mushkin Ascent PC2-6400 4GB 2X2GB DDR2-800 CL4-4-4-12 240PIN Dual Channel Memory Kit perform close to your Ascents 8500-just wondering.

[MushkinGreg]

Originally Posted by Ken_C

would the Mushkin Ascent PC2-6400 4GB 2X2GB DDR2-800 CL4-4-4-12 240PIN Dual Channel Memory Kit perform close to your Ascents 8500-just wondering.

Pretty close, I've seen 1100-1128Mhz so far for that kit.

[encorp]

Not really, although that kit is nothing to shy away from of. As far as shear speed the Ascent 8500's would rock it when considering their potential for an overclock. Mushkingreg can talk specifics and specs if he sees this.

EDIT: LOL Beat me to it! I guess I'm wrong, what chips do those 800's have Mushkingreg?

[MushkinGreg]

Same chips, binned for cas 4 though at >800Mhz.

[Ken_C]

Im still not decided it will cost my 45 dollars do the exchange 15 shipping 15 restocking fee and 15 to ship the new ram. They seem to work ok at 5-5-5-18 T2 @500 . Is there much of a differance between running 400 and 500 1:1 or 4:5 is this better than running @400 with 4-4-4-12 Im still learning about computers. Thanks

This should be good ram DDR2 RAM List

PC2-6400 Firestix FSX800D2B-K2G 4.0-4-4-X @ 2.1V Micron D9GKX (B6-25E) maybe I just got a bad batch.

[Tazer-[X]]

Well, thats very comendable to mushkin dudes healping out. THats how you get raport going. Ive enver owned a mushkin product, but, since they arent intimidated, i may think about it on my next build. If mushkin makes pc133 or something for a small home server:P

[LCB001]

Originally Posted by sswilson

Hrmmmmmm

+1 to Mushkin tech support for offering timings for Buffalo mem..... :)

This is one reason why I just ordered Mushkin ram for my new folding rig...

[MushkinGreg]

Originally Posted by Ken_C

Im still not decided it will cost my 45 dollars do the exchange 15 shipping 15 restocking fee and 15 to ship the new ram. They seem to work ok at 5-5-5-18 T2 @500 . Is there much of a differance between running 400 and 500 1:1 or 4:5 is this better than running @400 with 4-4-4-12 Im still learning about computers. Thanks

This should be good ram DDR2 RAM List

PC2-6400 Firestix FSX800D2B-K2G 4.0-4-4-X @ 2.1V Micron D9GKX (B6-25E) maybe I just got a bad batch.

I wouldn't go by the ramlist site, just off the top of my head, I have seen errors on it with mushkin ram for well over a year now.

If your ram kit, still had d9gkx it would of prob cost >$100. Also, only double sided 2x1GB kits will be based on d9gkx.

[Ken_C]

Dr.Memmory the following.
1) I would try the Tras at a few different settings, 15-18. 15 first.
2) Also, bump the Northbridge voltage up by .1V to compensate for tighter timings. It isn't just the RAM that works harder when the memory bus timings are faster. The memory controller and RAM work as one unit. Bumping the NB voltage can open up the timing window after timings are tightened.
3) Next, I'd try starting with 5-5-5, and change one timing at a time. It may be just one of the timings that is affecting stability.

Does anybody know what my NB volts shoud be at currently its on auto. Asus P5K-E

[MushkinGreg]

Being default fsb 1.45 will be more then needed.
Default is 1.25v afaik